The top-twelve spacewalks of all time

Called Extra-vehicular activity (EVA) spacewalks are performed by astronauts who face temperatures as cold as minus 150 degrees-Celsius and well over the boiling point of water, 120 degrees-Celsius. Here are a selection of photographs illustrating the most impressive spacewalks. Above, astronaut Soichi Noguchi from Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency waving for the camera on August, 2005 in space. Astronaut Steve Robinson is seen taking the picture reflected in the visor.Picture: SPL/Barcroft Media